Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ballymena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballymena

With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballymena

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballymena

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,215 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,480 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,757 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,093 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,052 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Hiring a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay $3.75 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.95 and $59.94. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.75 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.95 and $59.94. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.